Paraikete Whero: A Small Act, A Global Echo
When Māori women wrapped themselves in red and turned their backs at the Treaty of Waitangi commemoration, it wasn’t just…
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
Ecuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights
Once considered Latin America’s “island of peace,” Ecuador is now among the most violent countries in the world. While the…
Build, Buy, or Blend? Europe must make a defense decision for strategic autonomy.
European defense leaders are confronting a historic moment of change in their security environment. In the past, Europe has been…
Why Russia’s Youth Don’t Support Putin’s War
President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin continues to bolster its efforts to indoctrinate Russia’s youth in service to a militarized state. These…
Americans Have Mixed to Negative Views of Trump Administration Immigration Actions
As the Trump administration has stepped up immigration enforcement around the country, Americans offer mixed to negative views of some…
The Urgency of Now: Inclusive Narratives in Africa
“Growing up, I saw the immense disparity between the narratives portrayed in mainstream media and the lived realities of LGBTQ+…
A Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine: Europe tries to return to the negotiations table
The new buzzword in European defense is the “coalition of the willing”. Proposed by France and the United Kingdom in…
Country Analysis Report: India-Pakistan Tensions in 2025
This edition provides a comprehensive assessment of Pakistan’s geopolitical, economic, and socio-environmental outlook amid renewed tensions with India. The escalation…
First Approach To Identifying The Common Challenges To Democracy In The Western Balkans And Eastern Partnership Countries
The Eastern Partnership (EaP) and Western Balkans (WB) regions are at an uncomfortable crossroads between democracy and autocracy. They share…
Most LGBTQ adults expect Trump’s policies to affect gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people negatively
As a second Trump administration gets underway, 78% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults in the United States…